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In this engaging conversation, Mitchell Weisburgh, a brain science expert and founder of Mind Shifting, shares insights on improving leadership communication. He discusses the creation of curricula that blend neuroscience with decision-making strategies. Mitchell describes his impactful workshop in Niger, emphasizing the need for education to foster critical thinking and resilience. They explore the brain's survival responses and communication techniques to enhance collaboration, highlighting how emotional intelligence can unlock resourceful thinking.

Introduction Well, hello again, everyone. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to Leadership Powered by Common Sense. Today, my guest is going to teach us something about the chiropractic method of leadership development and analysis. Her name is Rita Malvone. And we’re going to dive right in. Rita, welcome to the show. Thanks, Doug. […] The post Learn How the Chiropractic Leadership Method Transforms Teams | Ep 437 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Well, the leadership phrase for today is accountability in the digital world. And my guest is an entrepreneur who’s had a successful journey building and scaling businesses. And he’s now helping do it for others. His name is Chris Shihadeh. Chris, welcome to the show. Doug, thank you so much for having me. I’m excited […] The post How to Build Remote Team Accountability Successfully | Ep 436 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Join Jim Carlo, an author and leadership mentor, as he unveils his best-selling leadership roadmap. He argues that leaders are made, not born, and lays out six essential pillars: integrity, compassion, empathy, focus, stability, and humor. Jim shares personal anecdotes, highlighting how integrity builds loyalty and empathy softens tough conversations, especially during layoffs. With insights on mentorship’s vital role, he emphasizes asking for guidance. Tune in for a masterclass in effective leadership!

Welcome to Leadership Powered by Common Sense Well, hey, everybody, how are you doing out there? I hope you’re having a great day. Or maybe whether you’re starting out or wrapping it up. Either way, happy to have you here. And thanks for your faithful follower, role here with us today on leadership powered by […] The post Why Middle Management Still Matters | Ep 434 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Kevin Eikenberry, a performance-driven senior executive and leadership coach, shares ideas from his book Flexible Leadership. He discusses how COVID sped workplace change and shifted employee expectations. He warns against fixed leadership identities and urges rooted purpose with adaptable approaches. He explains shaping culture through behavior, systems, and co-creation.

Tim Rexius, a serial entrepreneur in health and fitness who built gyms, supplement lines, and snack brands after a rough start. He describes starting five businesses from scratch. He talks about building effective supplements, gym culture that works, marketing without big influencers, and the importance of cash, local bank relationships, and humility in growth.

Larry Matus, a keynote speaker and leadership coach known as 'Leadership Larry,' tackles why organizations hide behind excuses and how to probe root causes. He discusses founder ego and succession struggles. He challenges leaders to empower teams, rethink routines, and preserve human connection amid AI. Practical culture-focused questions and hiring to raise the bar are highlighted.

Dan Roberts, author, coach, and change management practitioner who leads Impactful Performance. He talks about reframing change as opportunity. He explains why leaders need program and project management skills. He shares ways to protect energy, cut meetings to reclaim focus, and manage inbound work with a time-and-tasks approach.

Diana Fritz’s Inspiring Journey Well, hey, everybody, this is Doug Thorpe again, and you are on another episode of The Leadership Powered by Common Sense, where the show that tries to take common leadership challenges of the day and break them down into nice, bite sized chunks that can help you do more, oftentimes with […] The post From Cancer Survivor to Leadership Coach | Ep 429 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.